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Canyon Lakes Golf Course

3.0 (146 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Khuong N.

This review is for the brewery only. As I wanted to go somewhere to watch the 49ers game. Staff was friendly and nice. Very attentive and came by often to check up on us to make sure we were enjoying the drinks and food. The food itself was decent but nothing to rave about. I enjoyed my sandwich but it was drying out my mouth so I did have to drink a lot more, not a complaint, since the beers there were good. The croissant beignets were really good. I recommend trying those out if you like sweets.

Jacob V.

Beautiful course, beautiful club house, tough course. Everything I expected, and it has a lot od slopes

Amazing course that is challenging and expects precision -- not distance -- to succeed.

David A.

Finally got a chance to play this course two days ago. I'm still kicking myself for not coming here sooner after working down the street years ago. The staff at the course including the pro shop, beverage cart and snack bar could not have been any nicer. The Ace Amber beer (which was recommended to me) at the turn was perfectly refreshing. The course itself is definitely one of those places that you would need to play multiple times to understand where you can miss. This is especially true of the first par 5 on the back nine. Considering the difficulty of some of these holes, I would only recommend this place to experienced golfers. While some of the greens and bunkers could use some work, the greens were running nicely overall. Another important piece of information would be the need to rent a cart for the round. While the course itself doesn't have too many crazy elevation changes, some of the walks from green to tee were pretty significant. I would only recommend walking this course to those that are already in great shape and looking to get some cardio in!

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Nico D.

1st star - Pace of play is great. Groups allow to skip often, spaced out well. Staff friendly as well 2nd star - Course Layout. fun & challenging. Ton of blind tee shots and a lot of hilly-sloped terrain left to right, and vice versa. Good features too. Almost every green is guarded with bunkers or water. Love that. -- BUT. for $80 prime time-- Nah. This is a $45-55 course max. Condition is shit. tee boxes are either diseased or weathered beyond repair? Fairways are about 60% good condition. Maybe. I attached pictures. Greens - Front are inconsistent to the back. Front bumpy, but rolled slow. Back - Fast as all hell. Cement play (and it's never a warm day when we play) Whoever the greenskeeper is-- fill your cups better. too many unrepaired and bumper "old holes" Will be back- Gotta get in the 70's

I thought this teebox view was beautiful.

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Don needs to do better, course is in terrible condition. Has such great potential with the layout too!

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Good course and staff. There are some great holes and always good beer. Food is pretty good as well

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Maria is awesome! She comes to check on customers! She makes customers felt like VIP.

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Too many tee times, Took our group 3 hours to play 9 holes last Saturday April 6th. Had to wait every hole.

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Ask the Community - Canyon Lakes Golf Course

Is there a driving range?

There nets to hit in to but no formal driving range

Is there a junior rate?

Yes as long as they play with an adult

Is there any hotels near by?

Hi Maria, there is a Residence Inn (off Market Pl) about 1/2 mile away and a Marriott (off Bishop Dr) about 1 - 1 1/2 miles away. A little further down the road (2-3 miles) is a Courtyard and an Extended Stay (both off San Ramon Valley Blvd).

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Review Highlights - Canyon Lakes Golf Course

The cart girl was great and made 3 rounds on the course which is rare to see on the peninsula as they either have someone or they dont on duty.

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Pleasanton Golf Center - The only water hole.

Pleasanton Golf Center

4.0(72 reviews)
8.5 mi

Whoa, totally surprised I haven't reviewed this course yet. A lot has to do with I haven't played…read morehere in over 20 years. But in my first 5-7 years on taking up the game (95'-02'ish), we played here often, as this is a great course to learn on for several reasons. 1) It is only 9 holes, so you don't have to commit to a long 5-hour round on a big course. And when one is a beginner, 18 holes can be grueling. 2) The course is wide open, lots of room to err, without much penalty areas. Now there are areas you have to watch out for, but still much more generous than most other courses. 3) Lots of other not-so-good golfers here. So even if you suck, you won't really be holding up snooty better golfers, who will often press your pace. So be prepared for a slower round here, can't be in hurry here. 4) Cheaper green fees. Currently in 2026 it was $20 to walk on a weekday morning. Not sure what it is on weekends. It doesn't get any cheaper to play, especially out here in the Bay Area. Now for better players, this is still not a bad place to practice and hone your short game. I took my regular Monday crew here, as 1 of them had never been, and the other golf mate hadn't been in a long time, just like me. And we had a great time. For a 9 holer, there are 3 short par 4s. The rest are par 3s and they are really not that easy. Some of them are longer like 170+ yards, and almost all the greens are bowled/raised so it looks like a turtles hump. So a little tougher on getting your ball to stick to your target. You'll be doing a lot of chipping and pitching, which is all great practice for your short game. This course is in the middle of horse racetrack, at the Alameda Co. Fairgrounds. Great way to make use of otherwise dead space. Now when the fair is going on during the summer, I'm sure this course will close down. But the rest of the year, it is open. There is also a driving range/practice facility. But haven't used those yet. Locals seem to use it. And since it is inside the racetrack, in order to get inside, you'll have to drive under a one way tunnel. Which used to be scary back in the day, as you had to honk to warn the other direction that you were going through. Now there is a traffic light that directs traffic, which eliminates guessing and having to back up inside a tunnel. A nice course that has stood the test of time and is still serving a very specific purpose...to teach and prep newer golfers by providing a relaxed and beginner friendly environment. To that I gotta give props.

Apparently every hole at this course has a birdie waiting to happen…read more Just put down the ball. Pick a club. Hit the shot precisely. Put club back in your bag. Have your playing partners get excited thinking you aced it. Pose for photo. Post on Yelp and fb. Send pick to your family

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Pleasanton Golf Center - A wide open 9 hole course in the middle of a horse racetrack at the fairgrounds.

A wide open 9 hole course in the middle of a horse racetrack at the fairgrounds.

Pleasanton Golf Center - Pricing for ball baskets - 8/2023

Pricing for ball baskets - 8/2023

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Golden Tee Golfland - Castle on a pretty night

Golden Tee Golfland

4.3(375 reviews)
9.3 mi

The golf courses are beautifully maintained, and have the perfect amount of challenge for the…read moreaverage mini-golfer. My family and I visited on Sunday morning, and the cashiers were pleasant and seemed to actually enjoy their job. Arcade was clean, and games were all operational. I highly recommend bringing your family or friends here. We will be back soon!

Roll up your sleeves, loosen your hips, steady your stance and get ready for some putt-putt at…read moreGolden Tee Golfland! Castro Valley hosts this mini golf spot that's an affiliate of the Golfland family and features its two 18-hole ranges perfect for beginners and experts alike. After a few rounds on the green, consider venturing into their arcades to play some good old fashioned video games (Time Crisis and other dual player shooters, Mario Kart and other racing games, and fighting games) and skill games (like skee ball, table air hockey, and claw machines). Be wary, however, for those who have game cards from other Golflands, they're location specific so they won't work here unless you have one from this spot. Starting from the giant parking lot which is just off of a busy street, you'll make your way through the gates and stroll up the long walkway to the front desk where you'll register to get your clubs and balls (you'll get your choice from among a few colors). From there, you'll have your pick of the two courses, one for novices and one for the more adventurous. Make your way through the obstacles and mark your scorecard to determine the winner of bragging rights! We came for a birthday party and logistically, they have the main room amongst the beginner course which is well lit from all the open windows but I believe they have another space near the arcade for those looking for a more enclosed, private gathering. Once the guests arrived, they hosted an orientation and got the members all equipped and ready to go. The youngsters had a lot of fun and can't wait to return! The staff were all very friendly and helpful. You'll interact with them more at the arcades especially if you'll be redeeming prizes with your hard-earned digital tickets. The ticket values on the top tier prizes were pretty large but for frequent visitors or lucky winners, you can get some pretty neat stuff here. The mini prizes definitely reminded me of my times at the arcades when I was a kid, very nostalgic! Overall, Golden Tee Golfland is a well-maintained, family friendly environment conducive to an awesome time outdoors as well as an exhilarating experience soaking up the old school arcade vibe. We accumulated a ton of steps during our visit here and the kids could not stop hitting the greens to get their fluorescently colored balls into the holes. The obstacles are fun - there are water effects and moving doors and bridges. While most of them functioned as expected, there were a few hiccups with some like balls getting stuck or certain doors just not functioning as expected. For wetter seasons, the holes for the balls do end up pooling which makes picking the balls out a bit of an unpleasant endeavor. For being exposed to the outdoors, the place was in pretty good shape, however. It's a bummer that the Golflands don't have a unified system for the game cards as it just incentivizes families to just pick one and stick with it instead of venturing out and exploring the other amazing locations like this one. If you're a local, this is a great place to take a date or the family - it'll tee you up for a good time!

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Golden Tee Golfland
Golden Tee Golfland
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Canyon Lakes Golf Course - golf - Updated May 2026

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